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Run, 'Cots, run! Men's cross country team qualifies for trip to Nationals in South Carolina. See page 10. r-1 Monday, November 14, 1997 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 60 Number 28 Herpes: increasingly common in America S i ; ' -mm--. - By Angela Wadman news writer-The Signpost According to the 1993 Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's Annual Report, one of six adults in the United States has been exposed to the herpes virus also known as genital herpes (HSV-2), which is a sexually transmitted disease. The herpes virus has been increasing. More than 31 million Americans are infected and up to 80 percent of the people with genital herpes may not know that they have it, according to the study done by Automated toilets flush out problem of forgetful users By Angela Wadman news editor-The Signpost It is on everyone's mind; a decision that everyone makes. With the updated buildings comes new technology. Weber State University has expanded that technology into the bathroom. Students are able to choose rest rooms with urinals and toilets with sensors or the old-fashion manual flushing style. Although, the Student Services Center is the only building that offers this, some students feel that' most bathrooms should be updated.According to Lee Petersen, the WSU custodial supervisor, "It is a wonderful idea. People forget to flush the toilet. There is not as many handles, and it is more sanitary."WSU custodial former, Larry Field, said, "It is the trend. The toilets get flushed more regularly, and there is not that odor." Junior Jacob Meakin does not prefer one over the other. "They don't bother me at all. I kind of like the one with handles because you have more control. If they are going to change anything, they need to change the stall size." The bathroom life is very controversial. Some students do not like the toilets with sensors because it flushes when it is not supposed to. Jamie Bell, senior, said, "I hardly ever use them. It is luxury, not a necessity." According to plumber Gail Roop, the cost of installing urinals with sensors is three times as much as manual urinals. "I thought that they were great, but they flush when it is unexpected," said Kirsten Malan, sophomore. "It is a great inven- neWS seepage 2 &3 editorial see page 4 a&e see page 6 SDOftS see page 10 classifieds ... .see page 12 wsu Health JWy CAUTION) News researcher L. Corey. A relatively benign infection, the virus is in the same classification as the virus that causes chicken pox and shingles. According to Dr. Shawn David McQuilkin, Weber State University's t 4 UNPROTECTED SEX I TO FLUSH OR NOT TO FLUSH: Toilets in the Shepherd Union Building have warped into the 2 1 st Century with the addition of sensors that automatically flush the toilet after every use. tion whoever designed them." Malan said one can see the progression of the university through the contrasts of the bathrooms. "Through the changes, it caused me to realize that we are living in a new time. It makes you pay attention to the technology," Malan said. Sophomore James Thomson said it was shock the first time he used it. Allen Ferrin, custodial supervisor, said that if Weber State could afford to install urinals with sensors they should. physician, herpes is divided into to classifications. "There are two types of herpes. We classify them as herpes above the waist and herpes below the waist," McQuilkin said. The herpes type HSV-1 usually presents itself above the waist. It is commonly known as cold sores. Type HSV-2 is found below the waist. Although, one can receive HSV-2 above the waist by having oral sex with someone who is infected. Genital herpes is notlife-threatening and does not progress to a more serious condition. However, there is m iis III "Once you smell the urine, it is the sanitation issue. The yucky smells are reduced. Though I would wish that the people would find the garbage cans and pick up after themselves," Ferrin said. Ken Thome, junior, said the benefit of sensors is that it stops the spread of germs. "It is also better for the custodians." Bell added, "You don't have to touch the handle that other people have touched and it saves time." no cure for the disease and it can lay dormant for years. "I don't think there will be a cure for it in the future. The virus is. smarter than our technology. It can mutate and adapt," McQuilkin said. The easiest time to diagnose genital herpes is during a symptomatic outbreak, when the virus presents itself in one of two stages. It is characterized by dome-shaped, fluid-filled blisters in the genital or perianal area. In the second, the blisters burst, leaving small erosions that eventually scar and heal. "Sores will show up around the Criminal justice honor society collects animals for officers By Josh Curtis new writer-The Signpost What do you get when you mix a national organization, the criminal justice department and a service project? Stuffed animals, of course, and lots of them. "Between 300 and 400, right now, I'd guess," said Ryan King, president of Alpha Phi Sigma, the criminal justice honor society. APS is currently sponsoring an "officer bear" program at Weber State University. "Basically, people donate these stuffed animals, and we gather them together and donate them to local departments. Then, officers carry an animal or two with them in the field. When they encounter a crisis such as abuse or abandonment involving a child, these animals can break that barrier and ease the trauma to the kid," King said. "They can help make a usually negative experience more positive," added Michelle Heward of the crimi-. nal justice department and APS adviser. "We want children to see the officer as a 'good guy' and not be afraid." The national program was first proposed at WSU by Jennifer Eaves. The proposal wasn't merely accepted, but embraced by APS. King commented, "Someone had to do it. It's a great way to get involved, and this is just the kind of thing we as criminal justice students should do. We have professional students who want professional experience, and one way to do that is by helping professionals." Heward elaborated, "I encouraged and helped make any connections, but the students carry the ball, or animal in this case." And carry they will. After an animal is donated, which can be done at the drop box in the social sciences building, they are stored in a closet until a local department with a need for them is contacted. Currently, the closet holds bag upon bag of animals, donated by students and faculty alike, waiting to go places ranging from the sheriff's office to the Ogden Police Department. "We can do more the more people get involved," King said. Heward said, "We encourage people to take the program to other venues. Jennifer has taken collection in schools and classes; a boy scout troop or two has helped, and anyone who can think of a location or situation to collect is welcome. We can use all the animals people are willing to donate." "This program was designated as our quarterly service project, but we'd be willing to keep it going all year, as long as we keep receiving. The more it's promoted, the more it's accepted, and the more good we can do," King said. For now, the program will run until the end of fall quarter. penis or the vulva. The people are hurting so bad that some can hardly walk. It hurts so bad that some people have to go to the bathroom in' the bathtub. They affected patients normally are hurting for a week or longer," McQuilkin said. During the first outbreak of herpes, symptoms may include itching, burning and open sores in the genital area along with fever, headache and swollen glands. Subsequent outbreaks are usually much milder, but frequency and severity vary widely. See Herpes page 5 Alpha Phi Sigma sponsors the Officer Bear Program

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Run, 'Cots, run! Men's cross country team qualifies for trip to Nationals in South Carolina. See page 10. r-1 Monday, November 14, 1997 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 60 Number 28 Herpes: increasingly common in America S i ; ' -mm--. - By Angela Wadman news writer-The Signpost According to the 1993 Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's Annual Report, one of six adults in the United States has been exposed to the herpes virus also known as genital herpes (HSV-2), which is a sexually transmitted disease. The herpes virus has been increasing. More than 31 million Americans are infected and up to 80 percent of the people with genital herpes may not know that they have it, according to the study done by Automated toilets flush out problem of forgetful users By Angela Wadman news editor-The Signpost It is on everyone's mind; a decision that everyone makes. With the updated buildings comes new technology. Weber State University has expanded that technology into the bathroom. Students are able to choose rest rooms with urinals and toilets with sensors or the old-fashion manual flushing style. Although, the Student Services Center is the only building that offers this, some students feel that' most bathrooms should be updated.According to Lee Petersen, the WSU custodial supervisor, "It is a wonderful idea. People forget to flush the toilet. There is not as many handles, and it is more sanitary."WSU custodial former, Larry Field, said, "It is the trend. The toilets get flushed more regularly, and there is not that odor." Junior Jacob Meakin does not prefer one over the other. "They don't bother me at all. I kind of like the one with handles because you have more control. If they are going to change anything, they need to change the stall size." The bathroom life is very controversial. Some students do not like the toilets with sensors because it flushes when it is not supposed to. Jamie Bell, senior, said, "I hardly ever use them. It is luxury, not a necessity." According to plumber Gail Roop, the cost of installing urinals with sensors is three times as much as manual urinals. "I thought that they were great, but they flush when it is unexpected," said Kirsten Malan, sophomore. "It is a great inven- neWS seepage 2 &3 editorial see page 4 a&e see page 6 SDOftS see page 10 classifieds ... .see page 12 wsu Health JWy CAUTION) News researcher L. Corey. A relatively benign infection, the virus is in the same classification as the virus that causes chicken pox and shingles. According to Dr. Shawn David McQuilkin, Weber State University's t 4 UNPROTECTED SEX I TO FLUSH OR NOT TO FLUSH: Toilets in the Shepherd Union Building have warped into the 2 1 st Century with the addition of sensors that automatically flush the toilet after every use. tion whoever designed them." Malan said one can see the progression of the university through the contrasts of the bathrooms. "Through the changes, it caused me to realize that we are living in a new time. It makes you pay attention to the technology," Malan said. Sophomore James Thomson said it was shock the first time he used it. Allen Ferrin, custodial supervisor, said that if Weber State could afford to install urinals with sensors they should. physician, herpes is divided into to classifications. "There are two types of herpes. We classify them as herpes above the waist and herpes below the waist," McQuilkin said. The herpes type HSV-1 usually presents itself above the waist. It is commonly known as cold sores. Type HSV-2 is found below the waist. Although, one can receive HSV-2 above the waist by having oral sex with someone who is infected. Genital herpes is notlife-threatening and does not progress to a more serious condition. However, there is m iis III "Once you smell the urine, it is the sanitation issue. The yucky smells are reduced. Though I would wish that the people would find the garbage cans and pick up after themselves," Ferrin said. Ken Thome, junior, said the benefit of sensors is that it stops the spread of germs. "It is also better for the custodians." Bell added, "You don't have to touch the handle that other people have touched and it saves time." no cure for the disease and it can lay dormant for years. "I don't think there will be a cure for it in the future. The virus is. smarter than our technology. It can mutate and adapt," McQuilkin said. The easiest time to diagnose genital herpes is during a symptomatic outbreak, when the virus presents itself in one of two stages. It is characterized by dome-shaped, fluid-filled blisters in the genital or perianal area. In the second, the blisters burst, leaving small erosions that eventually scar and heal. "Sores will show up around the Criminal justice honor society collects animals for officers By Josh Curtis new writer-The Signpost What do you get when you mix a national organization, the criminal justice department and a service project? Stuffed animals, of course, and lots of them. "Between 300 and 400, right now, I'd guess," said Ryan King, president of Alpha Phi Sigma, the criminal justice honor society. APS is currently sponsoring an "officer bear" program at Weber State University. "Basically, people donate these stuffed animals, and we gather them together and donate them to local departments. Then, officers carry an animal or two with them in the field. When they encounter a crisis such as abuse or abandonment involving a child, these animals can break that barrier and ease the trauma to the kid," King said. "They can help make a usually negative experience more positive," added Michelle Heward of the crimi-. nal justice department and APS adviser. "We want children to see the officer as a 'good guy' and not be afraid." The national program was first proposed at WSU by Jennifer Eaves. The proposal wasn't merely accepted, but embraced by APS. King commented, "Someone had to do it. It's a great way to get involved, and this is just the kind of thing we as criminal justice students should do. We have professional students who want professional experience, and one way to do that is by helping professionals." Heward elaborated, "I encouraged and helped make any connections, but the students carry the ball, or animal in this case." And carry they will. After an animal is donated, which can be done at the drop box in the social sciences building, they are stored in a closet until a local department with a need for them is contacted. Currently, the closet holds bag upon bag of animals, donated by students and faculty alike, waiting to go places ranging from the sheriff's office to the Ogden Police Department. "We can do more the more people get involved," King said. Heward said, "We encourage people to take the program to other venues. Jennifer has taken collection in schools and classes; a boy scout troop or two has helped, and anyone who can think of a location or situation to collect is welcome. We can use all the animals people are willing to donate." "This program was designated as our quarterly service project, but we'd be willing to keep it going all year, as long as we keep receiving. The more it's promoted, the more it's accepted, and the more good we can do," King said. For now, the program will run until the end of fall quarter. penis or the vulva. The people are hurting so bad that some can hardly walk. It hurts so bad that some people have to go to the bathroom in' the bathtub. They affected patients normally are hurting for a week or longer," McQuilkin said. During the first outbreak of herpes, symptoms may include itching, burning and open sores in the genital area along with fever, headache and swollen glands. Subsequent outbreaks are usually much milder, but frequency and severity vary widely. See Herpes page 5 Alpha Phi Sigma sponsors the Officer Bear Program